Paramedic - Albuquerque Ambulance

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Summary:

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

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Join Albuquerque Ambulance Services (AAS) as a Paramedic and become a vital part of New Mexico's leading emergency medical team!

As a Paramedic, you'll deliver prehospital 911 emergency care and inter-facility transportation. You'll also benefit from on-site social workers, investments medical equipment to support our crews, and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Enjoy the diverse landscapes and recreational opportunities New Mexico offers while advancing your career with educational assistance and high-volume experience. Be part of a family atmosphere at AAS, where your growth and well-being matter. Join us in making a difference every day!

Work Schedule:

(3) 13-hour shifts or (4) 10-hour shifts in Days, Nights, or Swings

Sign on bonuses $2,500-$5,000 depending on level of experience and relocation bonus of $3,500-$6,000, available for qualified candidates.

We support you e's how.

• On-site social worker supporting field crews
• Image Trend Elite Charting Software
• Hydraulic Gurneys in every unit
• Hydraulic Loading Systems in every unit
• Onsite gym at AAS, discounted gym memberships citywide
• Education assistance toward a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree
• All in-house CEs required for NM state licensure and National Registry requirements
• All in-house carded classes (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, AMLS, etc.)
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective day one
• Retirement options with organizational match

• Grow your career with ease:
  Our Paramedic roles include three experience‑based levels, and you can promote as soon as you meet each benchmark—no reapplying, no competing.

Shift Differentials

• $2.00/hr Ambulance Service Differential, earned on all hours worked.
• $5.00/hr Night Differential, earned on eligible night hours, stacks on base rate.
• $3.00/hr Weekend Differential, earned on eligible weekend hours, stacks on base rate.
• $2.00/hr Bachelor's OR $3.00/hr Master's Education Differential, if in approved focus, earned on all hours worked.

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How you support the community.

• Provides prehospital 911 emergency care and/or Inter-facility transportation for injured and/or ill patients.
• Administers medications and performs ALS level interventions and treatments as allowable per the NM State scope of practice, local guidelines, medical direction, and organizational policies.
• Documents and maintains accurate medical records for patient encounters through use of Image Trend Elite.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner, consistent with EVOC.
• Assists in the instruction of emergency medical services (EMS) students to provide for positive work-related experiences.
• Attendance at departmental staff meetings and/or in-service educational programs while keeping current with developments in the field.
• Proactively utilizes best practices to minimize response and drop times.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Current New Mexico driver’s license is required without relevant restrictions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a driving record insurable per Presbyterian policy
• Must possess and maintain a State of New Mexico Paramedic license in good standing
• Must maintain all required certifications (i.e., ACLS, BLS)
• Must be up to date with FEMA 100, 200, 700 courses
• EMT experience…